Intellian Technologies has announced the approval of its C700 Iridium Certus terminal for use within the Japanese maritime sector. This milestone marks the first instance of an Iridium Certus terminal being sanctioned for the Japanese market, a significant shipping hub on a global scale. The approval signifies a key advancement in Intellian's collaboration with Iridium and showcases the terminal's technical excellence.
Iridium Certus Solution Receives Approval
"We are delighted that our C700 terminal has been accepted for use in Japan," said Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian Technologies. He further emphasised Japan's importance as a ship-owning nation and highlighted the ongoing partnerships in the region. Sung remarked on the terminal's innovative design and robust performance, qualities making it an attractive option for Japanese ship owners seeking dependable technology solutions.
Performance and Features of the C700 Terminal
Since its launch in late 2020, Intellian’s C700 terminal has demonstrated excellent sales performance and received commendations from customers across various markets. Specifically designed for commercial vessels, the C700 provides uplink speeds reaching 352 kbps and downlink speeds of up to 704 kbps. It incorporates a unique 12-patch phased array antenna technology, ensuring high RF efficiency even at low elevation angles. Additionally, it supports three simultaneous high-quality, low-latency phone lines without requiring scheduled maintenance over its lifetime due to its solid-state construction.
Investment and Future Safety Services
Wouter Deknopper, Vice President and General Manager of Maritime at Iridium, stated, "Our Iridium Certus service is pioneering the way in providing reliable, truly global connectivity to customers across all maritime markets, and we’re excited to bring this to Japanese customers in company with our partner Intellian." Highlighting the terminal's global coverage and high resilience to atmospheric interference, Deknopper portrayed the C700 as an excellent investment for vessel operators looking for a reliable communication solution.
The C700 terminal is characterised by its lightweight design, which allows for easy installation by a single engineer, and packs a range of advanced features like a firewall, IP PBX, WAN port, and built-in Wi-Fi. Moreover, its reliable connectivity and stability make it suitable for future maritime safety services such as the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
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Intellian is pleased to announce that its innovative C700 Iridium Certus terminal has been approved for use in Japan. The C700 is the first Iridium Certus terminal to be approved for the Japanese maritime market.
“We are delighted that our C700 terminal has been accepted for use in Japan,” said Eric Sung, CEO, Intellian Technologies.
Iridium Certus solution
Sung added: “As one of the world’s top ship-owning nations, Japan remains a critical market for Intellian; one in which we have long-standing partnerships. It is testament to our collaboration with Iridium and product quality that the C700 is the first Iridium Certus solution to be approved."
"Thanks to its best-in-class RF performance, robust design and unique 12-patch technology, we are confident that the C700 will prove a popular choice for Japanese ship owners, who value innovative and reliable technology.”
Intellian’s C700 Iridium Certus terminal
Intellian’s C700 Iridium Certus terminal has achieved excellent sales and received positive feedback from customers
This is seen as a significant achievement particularly for the Japanese shipping sector, which was ranked the largest in the world by fleet value in 2020. Since its launch in late 2020, Intellian’s C700 Iridium Certus terminal has achieved excellent sales and received positive feedback from customers in multiple markets.
An ideal VSAT companion for commercial vessels, the C700 delivers out-of-the-box uplink speeds of 352kbps and downlink speeds of 704kbps, with equally impressive low-elevation-angle RF efficiency thanks to its unique 12-patch phased array antenna technology. It will support three high-quality, low-latency phone lines simultaneously; and as a solid-state antenna with no moving parts inside, the C700 is especially robust, requiring no scheduled maintenance over its lifetime.
Investment for vessel operators
“Our Iridium Certus® service is pioneering the way in providing reliable, truly global connectivity to customers across all maritime markets,” says Wouter Deknopper, Vice President and General Manager of Maritime, Iridium, “and we’re excited to bring this to Japanese customers in company with our partner Intellian."
"Whether used standalone or as a companion to VSAT, Iridium Certus and the C700 terminal are a great investment for vessel operators seeking a reliable voice and data communications solution which offers worldwide coverage and high resistance to atmospheric interference.”
Future safety services
Intellian’s C700 terminal is the most powerful, feature-rich L-band solution on the market. Light enough to be carried on board and installed by a single engineer, the system incorporates key features, which include a firewall, IP PBX, WAN port, and built-in Wi-Fi.
Its stability and reliable connectivity also make it an ideal platform for future safety services, including the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
